Charlotte County has enacted a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for the entire county effective Saturday.

The curfew will be in place until further notice, according to a release from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office. Violation of the curfew is a misdemeanor.

The curfew applies for all citizens, with exceptions to emergency personnel and those commuting to and from work for essential functions). The curfew order also restricts the sale of alcoholic beverages in Charlotte County.